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NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 321 Administrative Officer Posts
National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) | Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I | Apply 08 Oct – 28 Oct 2026
321
Total Posts
₹1,000
Application Fee
30 Yrs
Max Age
28 Oct
Last Date
The National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) has released an official recruitment notification for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I posts. Candidates holding a Graduate or Post-Graduate degree (with at least 60% aggregate marks, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) or relevant professional qualification aged 21 to 30 years are eligible to apply online. The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month. The online application portal is open from 8th October 2026 to 28th October 2026.
🔔 Applications Open: NICL AO Recruitment 2026 started 08 October 2026. Last date to apply and pay fee: 28 October 2026. Phase – I Preliminary Exam tentatively on 17 November 2026. Graduates, Postgraduates & Professionals (CA/CMA/CS/Engineers) — apply now!
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
| Post Name |
Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) – Scale I |
| Organisation |
National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) |
| Total Posts |
321 Posts (Generalist: 200 | Specialist: 121) |
| Pay Scale |
₹82,485/- Basic Pay (Scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745) |
| Qualification |
Graduate / Post Graduate / Professional Degree (Discipline-wise, see below) |
| Age Limit |
21 to 30 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Application Fee |
₹1,000/- (UR/EWS/OBC) | ₹250/- (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process |
Prelims → Mains (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview |
| Apply Start Date |
08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
28 October 2026 |
| Phase I Exam Date |
17 November 2026 |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL), a leading Public Sector General Insurance Company, has released an official employment notification for the recruitment of 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I posts from the open market. Graduates, postgraduates and qualified professionals (CA/CMA/CS/Engineers) can apply online from 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
Selected candidates will draw a starting Basic Pay of ₹82,485/- in the scale of 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745, along with other allowances admissible as per company rules. Selection is through a three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test), and Interview. In Assam, exam centres are available at Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.
🏭 Assam Exam Centres: Candidates from the North-East can appear for the NICL AO 2026 exam at Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.
Salary & Pay Scale
Administrative Officer – Scale I
₹82,485 – ₹1,56,745 / month (Basic)
Pay Scale: 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances admissible under the rules in force from time to time in the company. NICL is a Government of India owned PSU offering job security with central public sector benefits.
💰 Estimated CTC: Including DA, HRA, and other perquisites, the estimated gross monthly emoluments for an NICL Administrative Officer can range between ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,30,000+ per month depending on posting location and applicable allowances.
Cadre-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Discipline / Subject |
Posts |
| Administrative Officer – Generalist |
200 |
| Finance (CA & CMA) |
20 |
| Legal |
20 |
| Information Technology |
11 |
| Automobile Engineers |
20 |
| Risk Engineers |
28 |
| Company Secretary |
02 |
| Agriculture |
20 |
| Total – Specialist |
121 |
| Grand Total – Generalist + Specialist |
321 Posts |
📊 Risk Engineers (28 posts) and Finance / Legal (20 posts each) carry the highest Specialist allocation. Generalist posts (200) account for over 62% of total vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline |
Qualification Required |
| Generalist Officer |
Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Finance (CA & CMA) |
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost & Management Accountant (ICMAI), plus Graduation/PG with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Legal |
Graduate / Post Graduate in Law with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Information Technology |
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT or MCA with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Automobile Engineer |
B.E./B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, or any Engineering branch with a 1-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering, with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Risk Engineer |
Engineering Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline (except IT & Automobile) with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Company Secretary |
ACS/FCS from ICSI, plus Graduation/PG in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Agriculture |
Graduate (4-year) / Post Graduate in Agriculture / Agri. Biotechnology / Agri. Engineering with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)
Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026. Candidates born not earlier than 02.10.1996 and not later than 01.10.2005 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
| SC / ST |
5 Years |
| PwBD – UR & EWS |
10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL |
13 Years |
| PwBD – SC & ST |
15 Years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern – NICL AO 2026
Selection for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is a three-stage online process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive), and a Personal Interview.
Part A – Preliminary Examination
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 min |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 min |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
60 min |
Part A – Main Examination: Objective Test (Generalist)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
| Test of Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
40 min |
| Test of English Language |
40 |
40 |
30 min |
| Test of Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
40 min |
| Test of General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
40 min |
| Test of Computer Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
30 min |
| Total |
200 |
200 |
180 min |
Part A – Main Examination: Objective Test (Specialist)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
| Test of Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
35 min |
| Test of General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
20 min |
| Test of Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
40 |
35 min |
| Test of English Language |
40 |
40 |
30 min |
| Test of Computer Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
25 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Technical, Discipline-specific) |
50 |
40 |
35 min |
| Total |
250 |
250 |
180 min |
⚠ Descriptive Test (30 min, 30 marks): Essay Writing (10), Précis Writing (10) & Comprehension (10) – conducted online in English immediately after the Objective Test. It is qualifying in nature only and marks are not counted for shortlisting or final selection. Only candidates who clear the Objective Test cut-off get their Descriptive Test evaluated.
Part B – Interview & Final Selection
Candidates shortlisted in the Main Examination are called for a Personal Interview at select centres. The final merit list is prepared based on combined weightage of:
Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC₹1,000/-
SC / ST / PwBD₹250/-
⚠ Application fee once paid is non-refundable. Verify your discipline eligibility, educational qualification, and age before making payment.
Important Dates
Apply Starts
08 October 2026
⏰ Last Date
28 October 2026
⭐ Phase I – Prelims Exam
17 November 2026
⭐ Phase II – Mains Exam
22 December 2026
How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026
1
Click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to visit the official NICL Recruitment Portal.
2
Complete registration by clicking “New User? Register Now” and note down your registration number and password.
3
Log in again via the Online Application Form link and fill in all personal and educational details.
4
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents (degree certificate, category certificate, etc.).
5
Pay the application fee: ₹1,000/- (UR/EWS/OBC) or ₹250/- (SC/ST/PwBD) online and submit the form.
6
Take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
Important Links
Online Application Form
Opens 08 Oct 2026 | Closes 28 Oct 2026
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Official Notification PDF
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – 321 Posts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the total number of vacancies in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
NICL has notified 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) posts – 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist (across Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture disciplines).
QWhat is the starting and last date to apply online for NICL AO 2026?
Online applications started on 08 October 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 28 October 2026.
QWhat is the salary of an NICL Administrative Officer?
The starting Basic Pay is ₹82,485/- in the scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745. Including DA, HRA and allowances, estimated gross salary is approximately ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,30,000+ per month.
QWhat is the age limit for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01.10.2026, with age relaxation of up to 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
QIs there a Personal Interview in NICL AO 2026 selection?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted in the Main Examination are called for a Personal Interview, which carries 20% weightage in the final selection, while the Main Exam carries 80% weightage.
QWhat is the NICL AO 2026 exam pattern?
The process has a Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 60 min), a Main Objective Test (200 marks for Generalist / 250 marks for Specialist, 180 min), a qualifying Descriptive Test (30 marks, 30 min), followed by an Interview.
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